Doctor Prescribed Medication for Post Partum Depression
Medication: The most common types of medication administered in postpartum depression patients is antidepressants and serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Some of the antidepressants prescribed to treat postpartum depression include:
- Amitriptyline (Elavil),
- Desipramine,
- Norpramin,
- Imipramine,
- pamoate (Tofranil-PM),
- Nortriptyline (Pamelor),
- Clomipramine (Anafranil),
- Bupropion (Wellbutrin),
- Venlafaxine (Effexor),
- Nefazodone (Serzone),
- Mirtazapine (Remeron).
The most common side effects of the antidepressant medication include: constipation, sedation, weight gain, orthostatic hypotension, blurred vision, and dry mouth.
The serotonin reuptake inhibitors prescribed to treat depression include:
- Fluoxetine (Prozac),
- Sertraline (Zoloft),
- Fluvoxamine (Luvox),
- Paroxetine (Paxil).
The most common side effects of this type of medication include: headache, nausea, diarrhea, nervousness, sedation, insomnia, and tremor.
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Related Information:
- General Symptoms of Depression
- Depression in Teenagers
- Depression in Women
- Depression in Men
- Depression in Elderly
- Symptoms of Depression
- Major Depression
- Chronic Depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder
- Post-Partum Depression
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Page Last Updated: July 24, 2022